Buch, Englisch, 1584 Seiten, Format (B × H): 231 mm x 293 mm, Gewicht: 5188 g
Buch, Englisch, 1584 Seiten, Format (B × H): 231 mm x 293 mm, Gewicht: 5188 g
ISBN: 978-1-4129-5865-3
Verlag: SAGE Publications, Inc
Drawing together a team of international scholars, the Encyclopedia of Political Theory examines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times; the main schools of political thought; the concepts and issues that have captured the imagination and attention of political theorists; and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought. With more than 450 entries, these three volumes provide a quick, one-stop source to key topics in the field.
Key Features
- Examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them
- Includes specific lists of entries that deal with constitutional thought and democratic thought
- Refers to distinctive norms and features of various governments, legal systems, and societies
- Devotes large parts to the history of ideas about government, ethics, and society
- Provides a chronology of political theory to help readers see how a given theorist, school, or issue fits into the bigger historical picture
Key Themes
- Ancient Thought
- Applied Ethics
- Biographies
- Comparative Theory
- Constitutional Thought
- Critical Theory
- Democratic Thought
- Early Modern Thought
- International Theory
- Justice
- Liberal Theory
- Medieval Thought
- Modern Theory
- Power and Authority
- Religious Thought
- Self and Community
This work is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary political theory. It will be a welcome addition to any academic or public library.
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